Cheech and Chong’s chances of playing in NFL go up in smoke

Cliff Harris spent four months on the Philadelphia Eagles’ roster during the Summer months of 2012 before signing with New York. (Handout photo)

FLORHAM PARK, N.J. — New York Jets defensive end Claude Davis and cornerback Cliff Harris were cut a day after they were arrested and charged with possession of marijuana.

The two players, who were signed to reserve-future contracts in January and never played for the Jets, were arrested Monday night in Morristown, N.J., after an officer noticed the vehicle they were in was filled with smoke. According to a release provided by Morristown Police, the officer smelled “burnt marijuana” when the driver rolled down his window.

Davis, 23, and Harris, 22, were released after being served a summons, but a third person, Daniel Godfrey, 21, of Morristown, was charged with marijuana possession, intent to distribute and possessing a loaded handgun. Godfrey was detained at Morris County Correctional Facility in default of $50,000 bail.

Harris was an All-American kick returner for Chip Kelly at the University of Oregon. He was also a standout defensive back for the Ducks.

He was dismissed from the football team in December 2011 following a series of traffic-related offenses and a reported citation for possession of marijuana.

Davis finished his college football career at the University of South Florida. He played his junior and senior seasons as a linebacker at USF after spending his first two seasons playing at a community college in Mississippi.

Any hopes the two had of ever playing with the Jets, or any other NFL team, most likely just went up in smoke.